Douglas Thor Missile Care and Feeding

The Douglas Thor was one of America's first operational ballistic missiles, and this ad's wry "care and feeding" framing speaks to the enormous logistics and maintenance effort behind keeping early missiles ready.

Provenance & Condition

This is an original print advertisement, carefully removed from an authentic Dec 14, 1959 issue of Aviation Week — not a reproduction. 67 years old, with the paper tone and character of a genuine press run. Approximate size 8.5" x 11".

What's Included

Every order ships with bonus clippings from the same issue and a curated report of what was making aerospace news that week — a snapshot of the world this ad first appeared in.

Display Options

Choose your finish at checkout: unframed print only, framed, or framed with your choice of mat. Framed options arrive ready to hang.